In a gripping final twist, a death row inmate’s chilling last words have been revealed after his execution on Tuesday (June 11).
 David Hosier, convicted for the brutal 2009 murders of Angela and Rodney Gilpin, met his fate via lethal injection at Missouri’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center.
Hosier, 69, had spent over a decade behind bars, maintaining his innocence until the very end.
His crime? The vicious slaying of the Gilpins, a tragic outcome of a soured affair with Angela Gilpin.
 According to Randy Dampf, a former Jefferson City police officer now working as an investigator for the county prosecutor, Hosier killed the couple after Angela ended their relationship.
Missouri governor Mike Parson, a former county sheriff, echoed this sentiment in a statement, declaring: “Angela Gilpin had her life stolen by David Hosier because he could not accept it when she ended their romantic involvement.”
Parson added, “He displays no remorse for his senseless violence. For these heinous acts, Hosier earned maximum punishment under the law.”
The harrowing backstory begins years before that fateful night.
Angela Gilpin, a beloved mother and wife, had found herself entangled in a turbulent affair with Hosier, a relationship marked by intense passion and eventual fear.
When Angela decided to break it off, Hosier’s obsession turned deadly.
Court records reveal that Angela had filed a protective order application, found in her purse after her death, indicating her fear of Hosier.
Despite these fears, Hosier’s defense team argued his traumatic past, specifically the death of his father when he was just 16, led him down a dark path.
They claimed the trial overlooked critical points, such as the lack of DNA, eyewitness accounts, and fingerprints linking Hosier to the crime scene.
Yet, the evidence of Hosier’s dangerous fixation was damning.
Police found him after a dramatic chase, during which he reportedly begged officers, “shoot me, and get it over with.”
A search of his vehicle unveiled an arsenal: 15 guns, 400 rounds of ammunition, and a bulletproof vest—Hosier’s explanation? He was an avid hunter.
More incriminating was a note found among his belongings: “If you are going with someone do not lie to them. Be honest with them if there is something wrong. If you do not this could happen to YOU!!”
Despite the mounting evidence, Hosier steadfastly claimed innocence.
The sad truth…
Just a day before his scheduled execution, he told The Mirror, “Everybody, no matter what, is afraid of death. If they say they’re not, something’s wrong with them.”
He added, “I know I’m innocent. I was not there. I did not kill these people. Period. I don’t know who did, but they’re still walking around free.”
 Hosier’s voice carried frustration, “I still don’t understand how you can find a person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and sentence a person to death when you have no witnesses to tie this person to the crime.”
He emphasized, “You have no fingerprints, no DNA, no trace evidence, nothing tangible, no hard, physical evidence to tie me to this crime.”
Despite his protests, the legal system remained unmoved.
As the clock wound down to his execution, the world waited with bated breath.
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In his final moments, Hosier offered a chilling farewell: “I leave you all with love. Now I get to go to Heaven. Don’t cry for me. Just join me when your time comes.”
His words, serene yet eerie, marked the end of a long, dark chapter.
The grim saga of David Hosier, the man who claimed innocence yet carried the weight of incontrovertible evidence, concluded in a sterile execution chamber.
But the story of Angela and Rodney Gilpin, the innocent lives lost, lingers.
 Their tragic tale, intertwined with Hosier’s obsession, serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of unrequited love.
The evidence against Hosier was overwhelming: Angela’s protective order application, the chase, the arsenal of weapons, and the haunting note.
Governor Parson’s statement reflected the public sentiment, condemning Hosier’s lack of remorse and underscoring the justice served.
The defense’s portrayal of a traumatized youth contrasted sharply with the reality of a man whose actions spoke volumes.
In the end, Hosier’s plea for innocence fell on deaf ears.
The legal system, driven by the quest for justice for Angela and Rodney Gilpin, delivered its final verdict.
The execution of David Hosier stands as a somber chapter in Missouri’s history.
 It highlights the complexities of the justice system and the enduring impact of violent crime on victims’ families.
The chilling details of Hosier’s last words continue to echo, leaving a nation grappling with the unsettling reality of life and death on death row.
As the dust settles, the haunting memory of the Gilpins’ untimely deaths remains.
Their story is a poignant reminder of the fragile line between love and obsession.
The saga of David Hosier, filled with twists and turns, captivates the public imagination.
It serves as a cautionary tale of passion turned deadly and the relentless pursuit of justice.
In the annals of true crime, Hosier’s story will be remembered for its tragic consequences and the chilling finality of his words.
For Angela and Rodney Gilpin, may they rest in peace, their story forever etched in the hearts of those who seek justice.
 And for David Hosier, the man who went to his grave proclaiming innocence, his final words leave a lingering question of truth and redemption.
The tale is over, but the echoes of that fateful night in 2009 will reverberate for years to come.